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It’s Tomato Season in South Florida

Heirloom tomatoes and onion salad
Heirloom tomatoes and onion salad

Every winter it’s South Florida’s glorious tomato season

From December through April, South Florida farmers markets and backyard gardens are filled with colorful tomatoes – from candy-sweet cherry tomatoes to heavy heirlooms in a rainbow of colors. At the height of their ripeness, they’re best enjoyed as is, sprinkled with salt and perhaps a few drops of your best olive oil. When you’re looking for more ways to enjoy them, here are some recipe choices.

Broccoli and Tomato Salad with Avocado Dressing
Raw broccoli on its own can have a strong taste and hearty crunch. Letting the broccoli marinate in the dressing
Heirloom cherry tomatoes
From Chef Michael Schwartz of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Miami’s Design District
Pasta with Tomato and Onion Sauce
When Italian cooking maestra Marcella Hazan died in 2013, this was the most-shared recipe by her fans – perhaps because
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Spaghetti squash is a great substitute for traditional pasta. To save time on prep, you can microwave the squash for
Tomato Basil Dressing
This dressing works well with Mediterranean dishes. Drizzle over slices of fresh mozzarella or burrata as part of an antipasti.
West Florida Grouper with Heirloom Tomatoes, Mango, Blackberry Drizzle
Chef Toby Joseph of Wild Sea Oyster Bar and Grille at the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale uses grouper from
Edible South Florida
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